dog bone

[moots]

The link that connects the trailing arm to the subframe is commonly called the dogbone coz of it's shape.The e28 does not have it.Neither does the e30.But the e34 does.What is it's usefull function in life does anyone know?
Logically thinking,it gives a certain amount of trailing arm 'control' and stiffness.Also do you guys think that it controls the wheel camber to a certain degree?Meaning if it's a brand new dogbone,will there will be a certain amount of resistance against -ve camber?Thoughts?

[Bill R.]

help some and confirm your theory...

The link that connects the trailing arm to the subframe is commonly called the dogbone coz of it's shape.The e28 does not have it.Neither does the e30.But the e34 does.What is it's usefull function in life does anyone know?
Logically thinking,it gives a certain amount of trailing arm 'control' and stiffness.Also do you guys think that it controls the wheel camber to a certain degree?Meaning if it's a brand new dogbone,will there will be a certain amount of resistance against -ve camber?Thoughts?

[Russell]

How can you tell if they are worn? When my rear wheels are of the ground, it looks as if the dog bones are deformed or slightly twisted. Hard to describe.

help some and confirm your theory...